Trump Turns 80 as 61% Say He Has Grown More Erratic With Age
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Updated · The Guardian · Jun 14
Trump Turns 80 as 61% Say He Has Grown More Erratic With Age
3 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Jun 14
Summary
Donald Trump marks his 80th birthday on Sunday under intensifying scrutiny of his physical stamina, temperament and mental sharpness as he remains in office.
61% of Americans said in a February Reuters/Ipsos poll that Trump had become more erratic with age, while an April survey found majority concern about his temperament and cognitive fitness.
22 medical specialists now see Trump, according to the report, as aides dismiss bruised hands, swollen ankles and viral clips showing him apparently nodding off at public events.
His public schedule has also thinned, with long blocks of "executive time" and less travel since the Iran war began in February, even as the White House insists he remains exceptionally sharp.
The age debate echoes the scrutiny once aimed at Joe Biden, but critics argue Trump's volatility, late-night posting and recent outbursts raise broader questions about judgment and the risks of a weakened presidency.